Abstract: The present invention discloses a dual-polarized antenna that includes a ground plate, a feeding part, and a radiant plate. The feeding part includes a first feeding part and a second feeding part. The first feeding part includes a first dielectric plate, a first feeding layer, and a first transmission line. The second feeding part includes a second dielectric plate, a second feeding layer, and a second transmission line. The first dielectric plate and the second dielectric plate are placed perpendicularly to each other and are perpendicularly installed on the ground plate, and the first transmission line and the second transmission line are separated from each other.

Abstract: A method for video streaming over at least one information-centric network (ICN), comprising transmitting a request for video content to a server, receiving a media presentation description (MPD) file corresponding to the video content from the server in response to the request for the video content, wherein the MPD file identifies names of copies of the video content in the at least one ICN, and wherein the copies of the video content represent different quality levels of the video content, probing the at least one ICN for the copies of the video content by searching the names of the copies, calculating a probability for each of the copies of the video content based on results of the probing, and fetching one of the copies of the video content based on the probability calculated for each of the copies of the video content.

Abstract: A dielectric resonator, a dielectric filter, a base station and a method for fabricating the dielectric resonator or the dielectric filter are provided. The dielectric resonator includes: a solid dielectric resonator body, a blind hole located on one side of the solid dielectric resonator body, a metalized layer covering both a surface of the solid dielectric resonator body and a surface of the blind hole, and a demetallized notch located at the metalized layer on the surface of the blind hole. The dielectric resonator provided in the present application can implement tuning of the dielectric resonator, and reduce impact on the resonance frequency of the dielectric resonator after the dielectric resonator is tuned, where the impact caused by that the demetallized notch is covered by a metal material in an assembly process of the dielectric resonator, and signal energy that is leaked from the notch is reduced.

Abstract: A disclosed computer-implemented method may include determining that a user of a social networking system is (1) a participant in a dating service of the social networking system, and (2) a member of an interest-based community of the social networking system that includes an activated community-based dating feature. The method may further include receiving a request from the user for access to the community-based dating feature, and providing, in response to receiving the request, the user with access to the community-based dating feature by (1) identifying at least one additional member of the interest-based community who is an additional participant in the dating service, and (2) presenting dating information associated with the additional member of the interest-based community within a dating interface of the social networking system. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and device that estimate a pose of a device and the device are disclosed. The method may include generating inertial measurement unit (IMU) data of the device, determining a first pose of the device a first time point based on the IMU data, generating a current predicted motion state array based on the IMU data, and estimating an M-th predicted pose of the device at an M-th time point after the first time point based on the current predicted motion state array, where M denotes a natural number greater than 1.

Abstract: High-moisture TPP and its preparation by crushing and mixing low-temperature defatted peanut protein powder and extrusion texturizing at 60° C. to 80° C. in the feeding zone, 90° C. to 100° C. in the mixing zone, 120° C. to 160° C. in the melting zone, 90° C. to 150° C. at the cooling die, and 50° C. to 100° C. in the molding zone. Water is added online during extrusion to adjust the moisture content to 45% to 60%. The cooled product is high-moisture TPP that has a moisture content of 55% or more, bright white color, fragrant taste, abundant fibrous structure, is immediately edible, and can be used as a substitute for meat in the manufacture of chicken dices, pulled meat, vegetarian sausage and the like. The method fully utilizes raw materials, has almost no waste, is continuous, has a high process integration, and low energy consumption, and it can enhance the value of peanut protein powder.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a finite impulse response (FIR) filter to receive a digital signal and a transmitter, operatively coupled to the FIR filter, to transmit an analog signal, converted from the digital signal, to a communication channel. The FIR filer is configured to change at least one operating parameter based on a bandwidth of the analog signal after transmission in the communication channel. The bandwidth of the analog signal is estimated, using an estimator, based at least in part on raw sampling data generated by an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) operatively coupled to the transmitter.

Abstract: A large-scale three-dimensional physical model test system for a deep cavern group comprises a base, an anti-deformation prestressed loading frame assembly, a load applying assembly, a model sample preparation and transportation assembly and a multifunctional hydraulic loading system assembly. The anti-deformation prestressed loading frame assembly and the model sample preparation and transportation assembly are both arranged on the base. The load applying assembly is arranged on the anti-deformation prestressed loading frame assembly, and the load applying assembly is connected with the multifunctional hydraulic loading system assembly. A model sample is subjected to long-time load holding, dynamic disturbance and displacement control overload under multi-surface multi-point cooperative control through cooperation between the load applying assembly and the multifunctional hydraulic loading system assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor laser module and a method for application in noninvasive medical treatment. The module comprises a direct-output type semiconductor laser light source and a beam shaping device disposed in the light-exit direction of the direct-output type semiconductor laser light source. The beam shaping device comprises a light reflection component. The light reflection component is configured to enable laser beams outputted by the direct-output type semiconductor laser light source to be uniform. Based on the semiconductor laser module and the method provided in the present invention, the objective of treatment can be achieved by means of extracorporeal irradiation in a case in which no harm is done to a human body, costs are low, and the treatment effect is good.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an optical transceiver having a photo diode and a processor configured to be operatively coupled to the photo diode. The photo diode is configured to measure a set of receiver optical power (ROP) values at a set of baud rate values. The processor is configured to measure a set of bit error rate (BER) values of a digital modulated signal at the set of baud rate values. The processor is configured to determine an estimated optical signal noise ratio (OSNR) value at a baud rate value from the set of baud rate values based on the set of ROP values and the set of BER values. The processor is configured to send a signal indicating the estimated OSNR value at the baud rate value such that a planned route is selected to send data signals based on the estimated OSNR value.

Abstract: Tomography apparatus comprises: a plurality of electrodes arranged around a perimeter of a cross section of a sample volume for containing a liquid or mixed-phase sample, each electrode being arranged to be in electrical contact with a sample contained in the sample volume; measurement means adapted to perform a set of measurements, each measurement comprising driving a current between a first respective adjacent pair of said electrodes and measuring a voltage developed across a second respective adjacent pair of said electrodes; and processing means adapted to generate a tomogram indicative of sample conductivity over said cross section from said set of measurements. The processing means is arranged to calculate sample conductivity values of a portion of said cross section from said set of measurements and generate said tomogram from said calculated sample conductivity values of said portion using an assumption of symmetry.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a microelectronic package comprising a plurality of semiconductor chips connected to a substrate and a stiffener mounted on the substrate. The stiffener is mounted on the substrate with the semiconductor chips disposed within an opening in the stiffener and the opening defines an asymmetric shape relative to the semiconductor chips to control overall warpage in the microelectronic package by the stiffener.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) optical modulator which includes a first phase modulator (PM), a second PM, a tunable optical coupler (TOC), and an optical combiner (OC). The TOC is configured to split a light wave at an adjustable power splitting ratio to produce a first split light wave and a second split light wave. The first PM is configured to modulate the first split light wave in response to a first multi-level electrical signal to produce a first modulated light wave. The second PM is configured to modulate the second split light wave in response to a second multi-level electrical signal to produce a second modulated light wave. The OC is then configured to combine the first modulated light wave and the second modulated light wave to generate a QAM optical signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an organic light emitting display panel, a method for manufacturing the same, and a display device thereof. The organic light emitting display panel includes a substrate, a first electrode located on the substrate, a light emitting layer located on a side of the first electrode away from the substrate, a second electrode located on a side of the light emitting layer away from the first electrode, and a polarization reflective layer located between the substrate and the first electrode or located on a side of the second electrode away from the light emitting layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pose estimation methods and apparatuses of displaying a virtual object using an estimated pose. The pose estimation method includes receiving an input image and estimating pose information of an object from the input image based on local information of the object.

Abstract: Disclosed is an object pose estimating method and apparatus. The pose estimating method includes acquiring a two-dimensional (2D) image corresponding to an object, extracting a global visual feature and a local geometric feature of the object in the 2D image, and estimating a three-dimensional (3D) pose of the object based on the global visual feature and the local geometric feature.

Abstract: A fast charging method for a parallel battery pack is provided, including: obtaining a maximum charging current allowed by a charging trunk and a charging current required for charging a parallel battery pack; comparing the charging current required for charging the parallel battery pack with the maximum charging current allowed by the charging trunk; if the charging current required for charging the parallel battery pack is less than or equal to the maximum charging current allowed by the charging trunk, performing parallel charging on battery units; or if the charging current required for charging the parallel battery pack is greater than the maximum charging current allowed by the charging trunk, changing some or all of battery units in the parallel battery pack to a series connection, and performing series charging on the battery units. The fast charging method for a parallel battery pack can effectively shorten a charging time.